STAR OCEAN, the epic, sci-fi RPG saga that takes players to the stars and beyond, makes its triumphant return with its forthcoming fifth installment in the series. The title is developed by tri-Ace, the celebrated studio behind each of the previous iterations, with character designs by akiman (Akira Yasuda).
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My first review below a 2, since even the worst games I play I still manage to beat. I just couldn't bother with this one. Everything about this entry to one of my favorite series' is a slap in the face.
Insanely bland, and a blight on the franchise.
Insanely bland, and a blight on the franchise.
this was disappointing for a star ocean game.
The most milquetoast game I've ever played.
There was barely a plot, there was no motivations for the characters to remain together, I couldn't tell you a single thing about any of the characters, their likes/dislikes etc.
Which is a real shame, the characters, individually, are passable, they're good, you can tell if a bit more time and care was put into it you would have something.
I could not tell you a single thing about the plot, it's low stakes the whole way though and I feel you don't ever really answers for why: why is this happening? why do WE have to go and do it? etc etc.
I like music, I like the art direction, I like the zones, albeit they're pretty barren.
Star Ocean 4 remains my #1.
Star Ocean 5 is probably at the bottom of my list.
Which is, disappointing :(
Edit: If you want to win just play as Miki and spam heal manually lmao I had no issues at any point in the game, a real snoozefest.
There was barely a plot, there was no motivations for the characters to remain together, I couldn't tell you a single thing about any of the characters, their likes/dislikes etc.
Which is a real shame, the characters, individually, are passable, they're good, you can tell if a bit more time and care was put into it you would have something.
I could not tell you a single thing about the plot, it's low stakes the whole way though and I feel you don't ever really answers for why: why is this happening? why do WE have to go and do it? etc etc.
I like music, I like the art direction, I like the zones, albeit they're pretty barren.
Star Ocean 4 remains my #1.
Star Ocean 5 is probably at the bottom of my list.
Which is, disappointing :(
Edit: If you want to win just play as Miki and spam heal manually lmao I had no issues at any point in the game, a real snoozefest.
Star Ocean: Till The End of Time is a masterpiece in my book. This game somehow takes every cool idea that game had and creates one of the most bland and lifeless experiences I've ever had.
Worst game in the series. Reused music for TTEOT and TLH, the combat is broken and feels bad and the game decides to slow you down during regular gameplay. It's very annoying.
The game feels about 2/3rds complete before the developers stopped development.
Even the one post-dungeon is bad and feels rushed.
The game feels about 2/3rds complete before the developers stopped development.
Even the one post-dungeon is bad and feels rushed.